11 Dec 2009
World's
largest wheat-based biofuel refinery opens on Teeside
Chief executive calls for more regulatory certainty if plant is to
thrive
UK
signs up to North Sea supergrid vision
Nine countries ink deal to develop new grid infrastructure to
support offshore wind farms in the North and Irish Seas
Copenhagen
faces crisis over leaked draft agreement
Developing countries respond furiously to private draft text that
threatens principles agreed at Kyoto
Groundbreaking
greenhouse gas ruling gives Obama Copenhagen boost
Landmark ruling strengthens president's ability to deliver climate
change deals in both Washington and Copenhagen
Chancellor
cranks up support for low-carbon businesses
Carbon capture, electric cars and green homes among the winners as
Darling promises to help create "high paid, high skill" green jobs
EU
firms urged to prepare for more demanding Copenhagen emissions targets
Speculation is mounting that EU will upgrade emission targets from
20 per cent to 30 per cent cuts by 2020
Carbon
traders demand Copenhagen CDM reforms
Anger over decision to bar 10 Chinese wind energy projects from
entering UN-approved carbon offset scheme
Leaked
text raises prospect of carbon levy on ships and planes
Controversial draft agreement signals that key industrialised
nations will support global scheme to raise climate funds from aviation and
shipping
Government
launches green home trial
As energy bill receives its second reading, government announces
launch of Pay As You Save scheme
Coca-Cola
machines to be HFC-free by 2015
Drinks giant announces major project designed to slash emissions
from coolers and vending machines
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